The special vehicle augments his abilities

Mar 2, 2015 12:07 GMT  ·  By

Batman: Arkham Knight developer Rocksteady Studios emphasizes that the addition of the Batmobile to the recipe of the upcoming game won't nerf the powers of the caped crusader, as the vehicle integrates quite nicely with the masked vigilante.

Batman Arkham titles have focused on the adventures of Batman first through the Arkham Asylum, and then through a big part of Gotham City. The famous comic book environment was once again explored in Arkham Origins but, with this year's Arkham Knight, it's getting enlarged to accommodate the new Batmobile.

Some changes had to be made to make sure that the Batmobile works

While talking with GamesRadar, developer Rocksteady confirms that some of the necessary changes included wider streets, as the Batmobile is a beefy vehicle, but also taller buildings, in order to retain the imposing nature of Gotham.

However, according to director Sefton Hill, there was never a portion of the creation process where Rocksteady tried to reduce the abilities of the caped crusader in order to make sure that the Batmobile gets its fair share of the spotlight.

Instead, the vehicle integrates with the notion of Batman and augments most of his abilities, as it can help in combat, open up new paths, and help in the city's exploration.

"We worked to make sure it feels like it was always part of Batman’s universe. It doesn’t disrupt the original core set of moves; it totally integrates with them and really becomes part of Batman. They’re not really separate entities. It’s the ultimate gadget. Batman’s not been nerfed to make the car more powerful. In fact, he’s been buffed. We’ve got a really nice balance," he explains.

As such, Batman fans shouldn't worry about the presence of the Batmobile in Arkham Knight, as Rocksteady made sure that it augments the whole experience, instead of affecting it in a bad way.

The game is set to debut on June 2, worldwide, for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

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